Several students thought to have been involved in violence which broke out at a rugby match between Bristol’s two universities are facing disciplinary action.

Clashes broke out between students from the University of Bristol and University of the West of England at the varsity event in March.

The joint Varsity Board, which is made up of representatives from both universities and students’ unions, said in a statement to the Post: “Both UWE Bristol and UoB are investigating specific students under their own disciplinary processes and will implement appropriate sanctions.”

Witnesses described the scenes, on March 30, as ‘shocking’, with some reports suggesting students went on a rampage when bars at the stadium closed.

Read More

Stadium bosses said they wanted criminal proceedings against culprits, but a police spokeswoman said on Wednesday there ‘has not been any follow up’ since the incident, when one person was handed a dispersal order.

The universities' varsity rugby fixture was held at Ashton Gate, the home of Bristol City

The Varsity Board said it is ‘conducting a full investigation into the event and will act on its recommendations’.

“We are not aware of any police actions at the current time and the Varsity series was completed this week,” its statement added.

CCTV footage of the chaos was reviewed by both police and Bristol City officials with a view to identifying the worst offenders.